KATHERINEMARIE "KITTYE" CROSS-THOMPSON

CROSS-THOMPSON KATHERINE MARIE "KITTYE" CROSS- THOMPSON, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 27, 2012 in Jacksonville, FL, where she resided for 30 years. While in Florida, Kittye was active in her church, St. John Episcopal, where she often did Bible readings during Sunday service. Katherine was born and raised in Cleveland, graduating from John Adams High and earning a Masters Degree from John Carroll University. She was a Sorority Sister of Sigma Gamma Rho. She served 2 years with the Peace Corps in Brazil. She was an avid bridge player winning several trophies. She did performances at Karamu House where she met Sonny. She sang at several clubs and lounges in the Cleveland area. Katherine leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 16 months, and longtime friend for 51 years, Elmer "Sonny" Thompson; a devoted daughter, Theresa Mayhew and four grandchildren, Eric Jr., Terrance, Kaja, and Erykah; five brothers, Ernest, Herbert, Jonathan Jr., Thomas (Barbara) and James in California; two sisters, Sherrill and Paula (Raymond); step-father, Jonathan Sr.; one aunt, Mary Cross; and a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Second Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 11901 Union Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105.